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Tongue structures called papillae. Under high magnification they are circle-like and bulbous and they give the upper surface of the tongue its rough structure

AI study reveals individuality of tongue’s surface

Published
Thursday 14th December, 2023
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Science
Technology
Health

Artificial Intelligence and 3D images have revealed that the surface of the tongue is unique to each of us, a new study suggests.

A researcher's gloved hands putting a slide into a microscope

'Remarkable' results in Leeds leukaemia trial

Published
Tuesday 12th December, 2023
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Science
Health
Research

Personalised treatment for the most common form of adult leukaemia helps patients survive for longer and stay in remission, a phase III trial has found. 

Doctors rushing into A&E with a patient on a trolley

Burnout prevention coaching for medical students

Published
Tuesday 5th December, 2023
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Science
Health
Research

Medical students suffering with mental health difficulties and burnout saw significant improvements after taking part in a bespoke online coaching programme.

A man is holding his hand up above a loaf of bread in a gesture that suggests he is saying no to bread,

Gluten sensitivity influenced by negative expectations

Published
Thursday 30th November, 2023
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Science
Health

A psychological effect may be a factor in people experiencing a physical reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley that can cause abdominal discomfort.

Image across a calm sea with floating ice debris to a coastline of ice and snow covered mountains. This is a the Antarctic Peninsula.

Scientists track rapid retreat of Antarctic glacier

Published
Wednesday 29th November, 2023
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Global
Science
Environment

Scientists are warning that apparently stable glaciers in the Antarctic can “switch very rapidly” and lose large quantities of ice as a result of warmer seas.

A black and white image of Anna May smiling, lying down, resting her head on her hand

Supporting students through grief

Published
Tuesday 28th November, 2023
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Alumni

Anna May experienced loss from an early age. She used her experiences and knowledge to set up the Student Grief Network, which aims to soften the impact of bereavement in universities across the UK.